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Private Herculaneum Tour – Top Experience with Local Guide

5.00(14)Naples· Pizza · chaos · PompeiiEnglish, Italian, French3 options

Explore ancient Herculaneum with a knowledgeable guide on this 2-hour private tour. Step back in time 2,000 years and get immersed in a Roman town buried beneath nearly 60 feet of volcanic debris. Discover ancient houses, shops, taverns, bathhouses, wooden furniture and more, preserved in stunning detail. Expect to see vibrant frescoes, mosaics, and stories of daily life frozen at the moment of the eruption. Herculaneum is smaller than Pompeii, but far better preserved and easier to visit, making it ideal for families and curious travelers. With a private guide, the experience is tailored to your pace, and you’re free to ask as many questions as you like. Optional services such as hotel pickup or a post-tour vineyard lunch on the slopes of Vesuvius can be added to enhance the experience. A memorable journey through the ancient world brought vividly back to life.

Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish

What's included

Private official tour guide
Skip-the-line tickets
In-vehicle air conditioning
Lunch

Meeting point & pickup

Flexible! This tour offers an option that includes private transportation. Clients who select this option can be picked up anywhere in Naples or Sorrento. Those who choose the walking tour only option will meet the guide at the archaeological site of Herculaneum.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Choose a tour option · 3

3 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Pickup + Guided Tour + Tickets
Private 2 hrs Walking Tour Minivan with Driver Skip-the-line Admission Pickup included
Premium Tour + Vesuvius Winery
Private Guide for 2 hrs Wine tasting and light lunch: A delicious 3-course lunch paired with 5 of our Lacryma Christi DOC wines. People can opt for soft drinks instead of wine. Minivan with Driver: Pick-up is included in Naples or Sorrento with a deluxe air-conditioned Mercedes minivan and a professional driver Skip-the-line Admission Pickup included
Private Guide & Tickets
Private 2 hrs Walking Tour Skip-the-Line Tickets

Where you'll be

from€135.00/person
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